5 Reasons You Must Travel Alone to Goa At Least Once

Here's why you must take a solo Goa trip at least once in your lifetime.

Goa is undoubtedly one of India’s most popular tourist spots. It is the go-to destination whenever anyone wants to party or take a break from the hectic daily routine. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, its culture too is so vibrant that you just do not want to leave every time you visit this wonderland. Most people prefer going to Goa with friends. Remember how Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai immortalized the concept of Goa trips with friends? Many people also visit Goa with their partners to take advantage of its romantic ambiance and carefree attitude. However, if you have never visited Goa alone even once in your life, here are 5 reasons why you absolutely must.

It is the best place to meet new people

What better place than the country’s busiest party land to meet new people and make new friends?! Goa is one destination where people are almost always happy and have their shields down. This makes it a great place to meet different kinds of people and hit it off with them.

It is one of the safest places in India

Compared to some other parts of India, Goa is extremely safe and perfect for solo excursions. There are a number of solo backpackers in Goa who often meet each other and start new friendships.

There’s something magical about enjoying the sunset all by yourself

Goan sunset

Imagine relaxing by the beach with a beer in your hand and gazing at the horizon as the sun sets changing the colors of the sky! You can hardly ever enjoy quiet sunsets when you visit Goa with friends, family or partners. But when you’re alone, you see how magical it really is.

And also about taking a walk on the beach

True, taking a walk on the beach holding hands with your loved one is special. But every once in a while, you should also be able to take a walk all by yourself to enjoy the breeze brushing past your face and the wind blowing in your hair.

Hostel life in Goa is quite awesome!

And finally, Goa is home to some amazing hostels like Roadhouse hostel in Anjuna, where you get a bed for around Rs 500 per night. While travelling alone, you can stay at such hostels and indulge in activities with other hostel mates which wyou never would if you’re travelling with family or friends.

So, for your next trip to Goa, resist the temptation to invite your friends and just take off alone. You won’t regret it.